# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 0LF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | School Lane, Walton, ST17, ST17 0LF | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | ## Description Well-presented four-bedroom detached home on School Lane in Walton, Stafford, ideally suited to growing families and those looking to upsize. The property is located within the catchment area for Walton High School, making it a practical choice for family living. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a spacious living room to the left, featuring a fireplace with surround that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Glazed sliding doors lead through to the conservatory, providing a bright and versatile space with views of the garden. The ground floor also offers a separate dining room, ideal for family meals and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with warm white cabinetry and wood-effect worktops, offering ample storage and workspace. It includes a stainless-steel sink and drainer, a four-burner gas hob, an oven, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. Additionally, the ground floor features include a convenient WC and a separate office, ideal for working from home or studying. The office also benefits from glazed sliding doors leading into the conservatory, allowing for plenty of natural light. Upstairs, the property comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms. One-bedroom benefits from its own ensuite shower room, complete with a shower, WC, and pedestal wash basin, as well as built-in wardrobe space. The family bathroom includes a bath with a shower over, a pedestal wash basin, and a WC. Externally, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, suitable for outdoor dining and relaxation. The property also includes an attached garage, providing additional storage or parking. To the front, there is a well-maintained lawn and a driveway offering off-road parking for multiple vehicles. **Location** Set amidst some of Staffordshire’s most beautiful countryside, **Walton-on-the-Hill** is among the most desirable and prestigious locations in the Stafford area. Situated on the edge of the **Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty**, these villages offer a perfect balance of rural tranquillity, community spirit, and excellent connectivity. Featuring attractive family homes, reputable schools and fall within catchment for the highly regarded Walton High School, and a friendly community feel. Residents enjoy convenient access to **Stafford town centre**, just a few miles away, providing a full range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as **Stafford railway station** with direct links to Birmingham, Manchester, and London. The nearby **M6 motorway (Junctions 13 and 14)** also makes commuting across the Midlands and beyond straightforward. Combining countryside elegance with modern convenience and exceptional natural surroundings, Walton-on-the-Hill represents one of Staffordshire’s finest places to live. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ANSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LT | £440,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | 1 ANSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LT | £420,000 | 27/10/2025 | Detached | | THE SPRINGS, 38 THE VILLAGE, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LQ | £715,000 | 10/07/2025 | Detached | | 7 HOLLY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0NH | £400,000 | 11/10/2023 | Detached | | 11 BIRCH CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LZ | £249,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 1 THE CRESCENT, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JZ | £525,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 21 THE CRESCENT, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JZ | £370,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 10 OLD CROFT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LS | £385,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached | | 28 KITLINGS LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LE | £273,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached | | 2 HOLLY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0NH | £318,750 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 13 ANSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LT | £542,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 9 THE CRESCENT, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JZ | £472,500 | 17/10/2022 | Detached | | 31 HOLLY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0NH | £320,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached | | 11 HOLLY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0NH | £285,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | 7 OAK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LX | £320,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 28 THE CRESCENT, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JZ | £400,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 OLD CROFT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LS | £431,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 5 VILLAGE GARDENS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LL | £567,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 17 HOLLY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0NH | £235,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 13 ANSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LT | £362,619 | 07/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] CROFT HOUSE SCHOOL LANE, WALTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0LF | £695,000 | 04/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £695,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £401,543 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,104 (43 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +28.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.5% - **10y growth:** 43.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)